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March then last, but that one man only had since been
put on.
The report was adopted.
The report of the Sanitary Committee recommended—
That the Surveyor should be directed to prepare report
and estimate of the cost, of an underground urinal in
Harford Street.
(2) That the Sanitary Inspector should require the proprietor
of the "King Harry," to keep the urinal there
in good condition.
(3) That the sewer in Bridge Street and part of Albion
Street, should be connected with the deep sewer in
Albion Street, the estimated cost being £400, and that
tenders should be invited for the work.
The report was adopted.
The report of the Dusting and Cleansing Committee gave the
information directed by the Vestry with regard to the men who
had been discharged from the Vestry's employ, and the reasons
thereof.
The report was adopted.
A motion "that the Dusting and Cleansing Committee be
"directed to investigate as to the time the men under Mr. Baxter
"are paid on Saturdays" was lost.
A return of attendances of Vestrymen, at meetings of the
Vestry and Committees, was ordered to be printed.
A report of Medical Officer of Health, under Artizan and
Labourers Dwellings' Act, 1868, on house, 6 Neat's Cottages,
was submitted and referred to the Surveyor, to report upon pursuant
to the Act.
May 23rd. 49 Members present.
A member having been asked if the reports in the public press
of a speech made by him, with reference to the conduct of the
members of the Vestry were correct, and declining to answer, it
was resolved that such refusal be entered in the minutes.
The report under the Artizans and Labourers Dwellings' Act,
1868, with regard to the houses in Philpot Street, was further
considered, and it being reported that the works ordered had
been executed, it was resolved that no further steps be taken.
The following tenders were accepted—
(1) Mr. W. Finch for sewers work in Edward's Road and
Albion Street for £389 10/-.
(2) Messrs. Ashton & Green for cement, at 31/- per ton.
The report of the Finance Committee was adopted.
The report of the Committee of the whole Board, Re Harford
Street Improvement—
(1) Stated that terms had been agreed for the purchase of
the long leasehold interest in No. 412 Mile End Road,
for £900, the original claim being £1177.
2) Recommended that the necessary financial arrangements
in relation to the improvement, be referred to the
Finance Committe to carry out.